Packer Ownership a Sticking Point on Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

As work continues to get a new farm bill put together, one sticking point for cattle producers is the issue of packer ownership. Report (:40 mp3)  It’s still not to late to return your form so do it today! Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

Dollars to Help Eradicate Cattle Disease

Randall Weiseman Cattle

Some dollars have been alloted to help control and eventually eradicate Johne’s disease in the U.S. Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

AL Suggests Delaying Grazing

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Weather conditions over the past year or so have prompted the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service to ask producers to delay grazing their livestock a bit this spring to help that grass develop good root systems. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …

GA Cattlemen Invited to Convention

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

Vice President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Bill Nutt, invites producers from across the state to attend their annual convention and beef expo coming up April 2nd through the 5th in Perry. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …

FL Cattlemen Urged to Promote IFAS

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

With funding cuts being on the of the top issues in the Florida legislature this session, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Jim Handley said they are asking their members to contact elected officials about the importance of IFAS to the state. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

Cattle Fever Tick Funding

Randall Weiseman Cattle

USDA announced it’s funding efforts to stop cattle fever tick before it spreads much past a quaratine zone along the Texas-Mexico border . Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

A New Farm Bill is Still Possible

Randall Weiseman Cattle

With April 18th not that far away and the fact Congress is in a two-week recess, many wonder if a new farm bill is even possible, but some feel it is.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …

Georgia Kicks off Agriculture Week

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cotton, General, Georgia

 The 5th annual Georgia Ag Awareness Day event took place today at the Georgia Freight Depot in downtown Atlanta. A cross section of folks attended the event including state legislators, FFA and 4-H youth, and of course a variety of commodity groups and others involved in agriculture across the state. Governor Sonny Perdue (pictured right) gave an opening speech hi-lighting the …

Cattlemen Heading to Washington

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Cattlemen from across the nation are soon heading to our nation’s capitol for their annual meeting with lawmakers to discuss issues affecting cattle producers and agriculture.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Alabama Cattlewoman is New ANCW Officer

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The Southeast Region II of the American National Cattlewomen’s Association, which includes Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, has a member who is a new national officer. Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama, said she is proud to serve as the new Vice President of an ANCW.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …